# Termius vs Blink Shell, Build & Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Termius at 81% against Blink Shell, Build & Code's 37%. Termius also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (19K vs 418). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Termius sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and Blink Shell, Build & Code sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Termius holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Termius has 19K ratings behind it against 418, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Termius's written reviews are positive against 37% of Blink Shell, Build & Code's.

Termius ships an update fortnightly, Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Termius | Blink Shell, Build & Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termius-modern-ssh-client/id549039908/reviews)** | [3.1 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 418 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #13 |
| Size | 226 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Termius Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/549040051) | [Blink Shell, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526795995) |

## What reviewers say

### Termius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termius-modern-ssh-client/id549039908)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #11 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a modern SSH client and terminal for seamless remote access across devices. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with advanced features like multi-tab support, custom themes, and saved commands. Securely manage connections and credentials with cloud sync and hardware key authentication.

**Highlights:** SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support, Virtual keyboard with special keys, Multi-tab interface and split-view, Cloud vault for encrypted credentials, Customizable themes and fonts, Saved commands and shell scripts, Hardware FIDO2 key authentication

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Termius Pro Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Termius Pro Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Termius Pro Annual | $119.00 | per year |
| Termius Pro Annual | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure with SSH/SFTP support
- 💡 Useful features like port forwarding
- 👍 Customizable keyboard and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Aggressive upselling of premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Keyboard and cursor issues on iPad
- Freezing and unresponsiveness after background use

**Requested features**

- Add support for ProxyCommand
- Improve keyboard handling and arrow key functionality
- Implement iCloud sync instead of proprietary cloud
- Provide a one-time purchase option for individual users


### Blink Shell, Build & Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-shell-build-and-code/id1594898306)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #69 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Transform your iOS device into a powerful terminal for coding and development. Leverage Mosh and SSH for stable, fast connections. Integrate with VS Code and manage your entire development workflow from your pocket.

**Highlights:** Mosh and SSH connections, VS Code integration (Blink Code), Remote runtime creation (Blink Build), Full SSH toolset, Hardware keyboard support, External display support, SFTP transfers

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Basic - 50 credits/month | $7.99 | per month |
| Blink+Build Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Blink Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Blink+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Blink Shell Classic | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Termius free?

Termius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blink Shell, Build & Code free?

Blink Shell, Build & Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Termius or Blink Shell, Build & Code?

Termius is rated higher. Termius averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Blink Shell, Build & Code averages 3.1 from 418 ratings.

### Do Termius or Blink Shell, Build & Code have ads?

Neither Termius nor Blink Shell, Build & Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Termius or Blink Shell, Build & Code?

Termius ships an update fortnightly, and Blink Shell, Build & Code every 3 weeks. Most recently, Termius was updated on September 24, 2026 and Blink Shell, Build & Code on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Termius or Blink Shell, Build & Code?

Termius currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and Blink Shell, Build & Code at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*